Lead Paramedic

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Hazleton, PA

77d•Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary The Shift Lead Paramedic, under the guidance of the Director, EMS Operations Supervisor or ALS Coordinator, shall be responsible for the oversight of the shift-to-shift operations of their specific platoon. The Shift Lead paramedic will also function as an emergency response medical professional that administers medical care to victims of accidents, violence, and sudden illnesses such as cardiac arrests, strokes and trauma both pre-hospital and during intra-hospital transports. The Shift Lead Paramedic will not have any direct oversight of employees; however, the Shift Lead Paramedic will assist with management of transports, balancing of day-to-day schedules (specifically when staffing is short and a need for a chase vehicle is to be determined), assist with day-to-day inventory and reports of supplies and supply needs, equipment upkeep and maintenance needs and report vehicle needs/problems to leadership. The Shift Lead paramedic will also serve as a Field Training Officer (FTO) and work with both leadership and the Education Council Chairs with onboarding, training and logging of training for all new hires.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
5 years experience as a pre-hospital provider
Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others
Results-oriented
Strong time-management skills
Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Must be able to apply advanced knowledge and training, developing, and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life saving procedures.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
EMSVO Certification - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

Performs clincal care of patients as a result of illness/injury.
Develops and/or revises work procedures and methods in coordination with department leadership, including oversight of tracked department metrics.
Assists with scheduling, medical supply tracking and ordering, shift management, and other duties as assigned.
Coordinates logistics for patient transfers, provider responses, and unit assignment.
Assist with special projects including the Education, Operations/Safety, QA/QI, and CARES councils.
Resolves administrative problems by analyzing information; identifies and communicates solutions.

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